Saracena, Pollino National Park

Name: Saracena
Address: Pollino National Park, Italy

#15 among attractions in Pollino National Park

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Saracena is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The town is bordered by Altomonte, Castrovillari, Firmo, Lungro, Morano Calabro, Mormanno, Orsomarso and San Basile and is home to the Church of San Leone, a 12th-century Byzantine church. The town's patron is San Leone di Catania, who is celebrated twice a year, once in the spring, then again in late summer. ()

Alternative names: Area: 42.14 mi²Coordinates: 39°46'12"N, 16°9'0"E

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Saracena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Nicholas of Myra Cathedral, Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano, Parrocchia San Girolamo, Teatro della Sirena.

2.4 miSW
Church
St. Nicholas of Myra Cathedral, Lungro
62 min walk • The St. Nicholas of Myra Cathedral or Albanian Catholic Cathedral of Lungro also called Lungro Cathedral It is the main church of the Catholic Eparchy of Lungro, the Albanian seat for Calabria and continental Italy since 1919, which has jurisdiction over all the Albanian...
4.2 miNE
39°48'31"N • 16°12'37"E
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano, Castrovillari
107 min walk • Art museum, Museum
4.7 miNE
39°49'15"N • 16°12'34"E
Parrocchia San Girolamo, Castrovillari
121 min walk • Church
4.4 miNE
39°49'3"N • 16°12'19"E
Teatro della Sirena, Castrovillari
112 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.5 miSW
39°44'31"N • 16°7'16"E
Casamuseo del Risorgimento B&B e Casa Ristorante, Lungro
63 min walk • Museum
5 miS
Church
Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, Altomonte
129 min walk • The Church of St. James the Apostle is a place of worship located in Altomonte, in the province of Cosenza. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in the town: according to some hypotheses, an epigraph in Greek located in one of the chapels...
5.3 miN
Town
Morano Calabro
136 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Morano Calabro is the imposing Norman Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. Visitors can wander through the ancient walls and towers of this well-preserved fortress, taking in panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.